Colloidal Silver: Facts and Fiction (Part 1)
There is much controversy over the use of colloidal silver. The antibacterial and antiviral properties of silver (not necessarily in colloidal form) have been known about since ancient Greek and Roman times, when it was found that liquids like milk and wine etc would last longer when stored in an urn made of silver. There are many other examples throughout history. Furthermore, in modern times many scientific studies have validated the anti pathogenic properties of silver, it is irrefutable scientific fact.
However, since silver has been used in colloidal form (small silver particles suspended in liquid) there is a lot of argument over a condition called argyria, which can sometimes result from overuse. Argyria occurs when relatively large silver particles get caught under the skin and later react with sunlight, turning the skin grey or blue. Every time you find a forum discussion on colloidal silver you will always find somebody making reference to colloidal silver just turning you blue or making you look like a
